HESI Health and Physical Assessment Exam Study Questions with COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (LATEST 2024]

HESI Health and Physical Assessment Exam Study Questions with COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (LATEST 2024] When assessing a client who had a thyroidectomy yesterday, which cue would the nurse associate with an initial sign of hypocalcemia? Headache Pallor Paresthesias Blurred vision - CORRECT ANSWER Paresthesias Rationale Normally, calcium ions block the movement of sodium into cells. When calcium is low, this allows sodium to move freely into cells, creating increased excitability of the nervous system. Initial symptoms are paresthesias. This can lead to tetany if untreated. Headache, pallor, and blurred vision are not signs of hypocalcemia. fecal occult blood test (FOBT) - CORRECT ANSWER It helps to diagnose and monitor various conditions, such as gastrointestinal bleeding or colon cancer. Which information, obtained during a client's health history, would the nurse classify as biographical information? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Symptoms Client's age Family structure Type of insurance Occupation status - CORRECT ANSWER Client's age Type of insurance Occupation status Rationale Biographical information is factual demographic data about the client usually obtained by the admitting office staff. The client's age, types of insurance, and occupation status are considered biographical information. If the client presents with an illness, the nurse gathers details about the symptoms of the illness, which is descriptive information, not biographical information. The nurse obtains information about family structure while assessing the family history of the client. It is not biographical information. Which type of breathing pattern would a client experiencing hypercarbia exhibit ? Eupnea Tachypnea Hypoventilation Kussmaul respiration - CORRECT ANSWER Hypoventilation Rational